Punting on the Avon River

Punting on the Avon River

Punting on the Avon River is one of the most important attractions in Christchurch. The Avon River, which runs through Botanical Gardens of Christchurch, is extremely spectacular. The visitor can hire a punt and tour the Avon River, and it is a great way to relax and see the river, and the Botanical Gardens. In a custom-built beautifully furnished punt, the visitors can enjoy the calmness and peaceful ambience, as the boatman tells them the history the sights of the central city. Punting on the Avon River is a very comforting and pleasurable experience. It is an absolutely peaceful way to spend a sunny day. The views of the Avon River are amazing.

If you want to punting on the Avon River, then there are 3 options are available for you. You can lighten up as punting for 30-60 minutes, you can hire either single or double canoes, or you can hire a pedalo. The cost is $14 to hire a double canoe for an hour. Rent out paddle boats ($14 per half hour) and row boats ($12 per half hour) are also available there for punting.

From near the war memorial bridge, Punting on the Avon is started. Punting on the Avon River is started from the Avon River bank by Worcester Boulevard Bridge, a short distance from Cathedral Square, and situated opposite the Rydges Hotel on Oxford Terrace. This punting journey takes the visitors right through the central business district of the city, and gives them a special viewpoint of lovely parks, historic buldings and tree lined avenues.

Price Range:
20 minute ride $12 adult and $6 child
30 minute ride $18 adult and $9 child

Contact Details of Punting on the Avon River:
Contact, Martin Brice
Phone: +64 3 353 5994
Fax: +64 3 353 5995

Location Details of Punting on the Avon River
Address: Old Chief Post Office Cathedral Square
Christchurch.

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